Industry leaders respond to PM Modi’s Ayushman Bharat speech on Independence Day

Industry leaders respond to PM Modi’s Ayushman Bharat speech on Independence Day

15 Aug 2018 | Industry story

PM launches Ayushman Bharat to cover 50 crore people; industry leaders welcome it as a landmark step toward affordable, universal healthcare.

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MTaI points out concerns in the ‘National Health Protection Scheme’

MTaI points out concerns in the ‘National Health Protection Scheme’

14 Jan 2018 | Industry story

Ahead of NHPS launch, MTaI urges inclusion of MedTech in planning, fair package rates, quality oversight, and skill building for success.

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Global medical device makers unhappy over stent price cap

Global medical device makers unhappy over stent price cap

20 Mar 2017 | Industry story

MTaI warns stent price caps may distort markets, deter global investment, and urges balanced regulation, GST relief, and patient-safety safeguards.

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MTaI Seeks Level Playing Field for International Medical Device Industry in India

MTaI Seeks Level Playing Field for International Medical Device Industry in India

14 Mar 2017 | Industry story

MTaI urges balanced regulation to ensure quality healthcare, warning harsh price caps, GST, and misuse of devices could hurt patients and innovation.

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MTaI seeks level playing field for global medical device industry in India

MTaI seeks level playing field for global medical device industry in India

13 Mar 2017 | Industry story

MTaI urges balanced regulation to ensure quality healthcare, warning harsh price caps, GST, and misuse of devices could harm patients and innovation.

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10% price hike cap on most medical devices

10% price hike cap on most medical devices

11 Mar 2017 | Industry story

NPPA allows up to 10% annual price hikes for most medical devices, caps stents, and warns of strict action against overcharging.

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Cut in stent prices to hit biz environment, says association

Cut in stent prices to hit biz environment, says association

10 Mar 2017 | Industry story

Sharp stent price cuts could hurt markets and R&D, prompting calls for broader regulation, GST relief for healthcare, and checks on reuse of single-use devices.

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Budget 2017: Gold for medical device sector, and a cold breeze to healthcare industry

Budget 2017: Gold for medical device sector, and a cold breeze to healthcare industry

25 Feb 2017 | Industry story

Budget boosts medical devices and education, but falls short of pharma growth goals; industry welcomes device rules and global harmonisation push.

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A Cautious Approach To GST Would Catapult India To High-Ranking Economies Of The World

A Cautious Approach To GST Would Catapult India To High-Ranking Economies Of The World

22 Feb 2017 | Industry story

Medtech leaders urge GST to keep healthcare and devices low-taxed, warning higher duties and rates could raise costs and hurt access.

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